Published on: Nov 16, 2025 08:50 am IST
It remains unclear whether Charlie McAvoy will play in Monday’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Fans of Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy were alarmed after he suffered a frightening injury during Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens.
With less than nine minutes remaining in the second period, the 27-year-old was hit in the face by a slapshot from Canadiens blueliner Noah Dobson.
McAvoy immediately fell to the ice and was assisted off by the team’s training staff. According to The Canadian Press, teammate Nikita Zadorov attempted to retrieve lost teeth following the incident.
McAvoy was ruled out with an upper-body injury before the start of the third period. The team confirmed on X: “Charlie McAvoy (upper-body) will not return to tonight’s game.”
Video sparks concern
Video of the scary moment quickly went viral on social media, sparking concern from fans.
One person wrote, “Dear lord… Charlie McAvoy takes a clapper right to the mouth. Genuinely hope he’s alright. That’s scary.”
Another added, “At a bar with a big screen. We saw all his teeth come out on 4k. It was horrible. I feel so bad I hope it wasn’t anything more serious than his teeth. Just scary.”
A third person commented, “I feel for the guy, I really do. I hope it’s not TOO serious (it likely is) and that he’s back soon.”
Another user wrote, “I am not joking when I say the NHL should pause the season until Charlie McAvoy is full healthy. He should not have to lose games because someone on a fake team injured him. The NHL needs to take a stand.”
Another commented, “Nothing he could do. I feel so bad. Hope it’s nothing serious. You know it’s bad when they take him off on the habs bench.”
It remains unclear whether McAvoy will play in Monday’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.
